Lighting Up the Season at Grace Place! What a fun way to start the holiday season! This year’s Tree Lighting event marked our fourth annual celebration, and it was a memorable evening filled with joy, connection, and holiday cheer. Over 150 students, their families, community members, and Grace Place volunteers joined us to kickoff the [...]
Publix Gives Back to Grace Place Last month, Grace Place welcomed 50 Publix associates to its campus for Publix Serves Day 2024—a day dedicated to supporting local communities and fighting hunger. Publix Serves unites its employees each year to make a difference, and this year, we were thrilled to be part of this impactful initiative. [...]
50,000 Minutes for Literacy Success This school year, Grace Place for Children and Families is rallying behind an ambitious literacy goal: 50,000 minutes of staff-wide support dedicated to improving students’ literacy skills. Through this unprecedented commitment, we aim to make measurable gains in literacy benchmarks for our students, from preschool to high school. At Grace [...]
Hispanic Heritage Month ParadeOur Elementary Hispanic Heritage Month Parade was an unforgettable celebration of culture, pride, and unity! With students from 29 different countries, Grace Place is a vibrant community, and we were thrilled to honor the rich contributions of our Hispanic students and their families.Throughout the parade, students proudly carried flags, banners, and handmade [...]
Celebrating 20 Years of Community This year, Grace Place for Children and Families reached a major milestone: 20 years of educational impact and community empowerment. To celebrate with our students and families, we welcomed nearly 400 attendees to its 20th Anniversary Fall Homecoming Festival—a joyful day dedicated to honoring two decades of meaningful connections, growth, [...]
From Grace Place to Future Orthodontist Rebecca’s story is one of determination, hard work, and a deep commitment to giving back to her community. Born to Haitian parents who emigrated to the U.S. in search of a better life, she found her passion for dentistry in middle school after undergoing orthodontic treatment. This experience sparked [...]
Bright Beginnings 201: Empowering Parents for SuccessWe’re thrilled to announce the start of this year’s Bright Beginnings 201 program, a key part of our mission to support parents in building strong futures for their families. The Bright Beginnings 201 class is designed for parents who have made a deep commitment to their own growth, attending [...]
Enrichment in After-School Programs At Grace Place, our commitment to providing a top-notch education for elementary students extends beyond the classroom, especially in our after-school programs. Our primary focus is always on academics—literacy and math are at the forefront of everything we do. We believe that a strong foundation in these core subjects is essential [...]
CMON Partners with Grace Place for STEAM-Powered Learning We are excited to share that the Children's Museum of Naples (CMON) recently visited Grace Place to kick off the first of five scheduled lessons based on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathmatics (STEAM) with our Bright Beginnings 3 and 4-year-olds. This series of hands-on, interactive [...]
New Cohorts for High School Growth At Grace Place, we are thrilled to announce some exciting changes in our high school after-school program designed to better support our students as they navigate their journey into adulthood. Our purpose is clear: we empower our students to transition into adulthood with confidence, equipping them with academic knowledge, [...]